Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care, Cashier & Pharmacy Ops

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health Jail North Tower is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide direct support to pharmacists and pharmacy staff. You will assist in preparing orders, packaging and labeling, and tracking inventory while maintaining meticulous records and performing cashiering duties.

The role requires passing pharmacy math and spelling tests, training for cashier duties within 90 days, and strong PC skills. Texas State Board licensure and CPhT credentials are noted as preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a PC, and be able to learn and use new software.
• Must be able to pass Pharmacy math and spelling test with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must successfully complete the necessary training requirements to perform cashier duties within 90 days from initial employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills for area of responsibility.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the operation of equipment used in primary practice area.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of different types of drugs.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of medical and health care terminology.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued care.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures to prepare and distribute medication orders, prescriptions and/or sterile products under pharmacist's general supervision.
• Operates an electronic cash register while entering correct charges, collecting accurate amounts of money and giving correct change to customers to ensure that payment is received for purchases.
• Prepares for each shift by obtaining and inserting the correct amount of cash in the appropriate cash register and ensure that the workstation is ready to service customers when the shift begins.
• Delivers remaining cash receipts and completed/approved reports to the manager, after each shift, while following established policies and procedures to ensure that all monies are secured and accounted for when the shift ends.
• May be asked to perform prescription order entry into the ambulatory pharmacy system.
• Assists in the maintenance of various inventory records, invoices and prescription hardcopies.
• Assists in the maintenance of assigned areas, including cleanliness, drug and supply inventory, equipment, and simple repair to ensure that pharmacy areas are clean, operational, contain the necessary supplies, and are free from obstacles.
• Acts as a resource person for non-judgmental pharmacy questions to medical staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the Pharmacy area, to include cashiering operations. Maintains licensure as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. Adheres to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Adheres to all PHHS procedures and house standards.

Skills

PC knowledge

Pharmacy math

Pharmacy spelling test

Cashier duties training

Basic computer skills

Drug knowledge

Medical terminology

Patient centered care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Parkland Health Jail North Tower is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide direct support to pharmacists and pharmacy staff. You will assist in preparing orders, packaging and labeling, and tracking inventory while maintaining meticulous records and performing cashiering duties.

The role requires passing pharmacy math and spelling tests, training for cashier duties within 90 days, and strong PC skills. Texas State Board licensure and CPhT credentials are noted as preferred qualifications.